Helvella solitaria is a distinctive fungus with a characteristic irregularly lobed or saddle-shaped cap and a typically slender, often furrowed stem. It typically thrives in woodland environments, preferring to grow solitarily on soil rich in organic matter. This species undergoes a seasonal fruiting period when it becomes visible above ground.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like smell.
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General Info About Helvella solitaria
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Attributes of Helvella solitaria
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
1.5 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 6 cm across; cup-like, saucer-like; grayish brown to brown, whitish; surface smooth or slightly wrinkled
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 11 cm long, 4 cm thick; whitish, very pale brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Ribbed
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; brittle; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Colorless
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like smell.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Helvella solitaria by these plants:
Lindens, Austrian pine
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Helvella solitaria
Helvella solitaria is commonly found in areas under hardwoods or conifers, often near decomposing wood remnants.
